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One Hamden Center
2319 Whitney Avenue
Suite 1-D
Hamden, CT 06518
Tel: (203) 281-2700
Fax: (203) 281-0700
rparrett@pppclaw.com

Richard J. Parrett

Before founding the law firm that was the predecessor of Parrett, Porto, Parese, & Colwell in 1961, Dick Parrett served proudly in the Air Force during the Korean War. After returning to the states and receiving his Baccalaureate degree from the University of Connecticut and his Juris Doctor from Georgetown, Dick settled in the town of North Haven, Connecticut and established a law practice that would soon become an important part of the greater New Haven community.

Attorney Parrett's years of experience have provided him the opportunity to practice law in a multitude of areas. Over the course of his career, he has represented numerous clients in civil litigation, both as plaintiffs and defendants. Although his career as an attorney has kept him busy, he has always found time to contribute his expertise and skills to the community in a variety of ways.

Dick now practices in the areas of civil litigation and estate planning, while also resolving disputes in his capacity as a certified mediator and arbitrator.

Community / Business Affiliations (Current & Present):

Member: North Haven Lions Club (President 1976-1979)
Member: John Barry Assembly, Knights of Columbus (4th Degree)
Member: Mayflower Society of North Haven (Toastmaster 1996)
Member: Barbershop Harmony Society (25 years)
Life Member: American Legion and Disabled American Veterans
Chairman of North Haven Tercentenary Celebration (1970)
Awarded Distinguished Service Award from North Haven Jaycees (1972)
Member: The Dispute Resolution Board Foundation
Member: Panel of Arbitrators, Better Business Bureau

 

Practice Areas:
Practice areas:
Civil Litigation
Estate Planning
Arbitration & Mediation


Admitted:
Connecticut, 1961
U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut, 1962
U.S. Supreme Court, 1965
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 1981

Affiliations (Current & Present):
New Haven County and Connecticut (Member, Alternate Dispute
Resolution Section; State Law-Day Chairman, 1966-1967) Bar
Associations
Chairman, North Haven Housing Authority, 1990-present, Town of
North Haven
Selectman, 1967-1973
First Selectman, 1969-1971
Justice of the Peace, 1970-1989

Government Service:
Korean War Veteran, U.S. Air Force, 1950-1954
Special Assistant United States Attorney, Washington D.C. 1960
Commander in United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, 1974-1987